AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ECZEMA/DERMATITIS

ECZEMA Ayurvedic Treatment

• Physical examination and specific inspection of appearance of the skin.
• Personal and family history.
• Skin biopsy (the removal of a small piece of skin for examination): Confirm the diagnosis or rule out other causes of dry, itchy skin.
• Allergy skin testing: Helpful for individuals with hard-to-treat atopic dermatitis or who have symptoms of other allergic diseases .

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

• The diet should be appropriate to pacify the dosha that is primarily vitiated.
• Certain foods are commonly known to be aggravating to Vicharchika and hence must be avoided: Hot and spicy foods, Excess fermented foods, Excess salt, Red or sweet wine and alcohol, Sour fruits, Deep fried foods, Ice cream and cold drinks, Coffee, Strong tea, Over consumption of nuts.
• Consume Light food.
• Consume more of Bitter vegetables like bitter and the riged gourds, brinjal, lauki etc, Purana Dhanya (Older grains), Mudga (Greengram), Patola (snake gourd), Shali-Shastika (rice harvested in 60 days), Yava (barley), Godhuma (wheat).
• Introduce ghee into your diet.
• Drink 6-10 glasses of water a day.

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

• Use natural soaps and detergents free from perfumes and harsh chemicals.
• Avoid frequent, long, hot showers or baths.
• Pat dry after bathing rather than rubbing too vigorously.
• Bathe after exercising to wash off sweat.
• Wear natural fibers rather than synthetic ones. 
• Manage anger and stress with activities such as exercise, yoga, tai chi and daily meditation.
• Donate blood periodically to promote blood rejuvenation and ease symptoms.
• Wear clean clothes every day.
• Resist the urge to scratch legions to avoid the spreading and aggravation of surrounding areas.
• Keep finger nails clipped short to minimize damage from scratching.